Shubman Gill's Leadership Shines as India Dominates at Edgbaston

Tensions on the Field: Gill's Frustration with Akash Deep

In his new role as captain, Shubman Gill has been quite vocal during the two Test matches, often sharing humorous remarks and directing his bowlers. However, on the second day at Edgbaston, he expressed frustration towards his batting partner, Akash Deep.

Akash stepped in for Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested for the second Test to manage his workload. During their innings, Gill reprimanded Akash for nearly losing his wicket due to a slow response. After Gill hit the ball, it was caught by Ollie Pope at leg gully, who quickly threw it to the wicketkeeper. Meanwhile, Akash managed to dive back to the crease just in time to avoid being run out. Gill, visibly upset, shouted:

"Dekh kya raha hey!" {What are you looking at?}

Check out the incident in the video below:

Gill's Stellar Performance and Akash Deep's Impact

By the conclusion of Day 2 in the second Test, India was firmly in control at Edgbaston, largely due to Shubman Gill's impressive double century and Akash Deep's explosive bowling. Gill achieved a remarkable score of 269 runs off 387 balls, marking his first double century and setting a new personal best in Tests. His innings included 30 boundaries and 3 sixes, with a strike rate of 69.50. He formed vital partnerships with Jadeja, who scored 89 off 137 balls, and Washington Sundar, who contributed 42 off 103 balls, helping India amass a total of 587 runs in 151 overs.

On the bowling front, Akash Deep made an immediate impact by dismissing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope in successive deliveries, leaving England struggling at 13/2. Mohammed Siraj soon followed up by taking out Zak Crawley for 19, reducing the hosts to 25/3. At stumps, Root (18*) and Brook (30*) were working to stabilize the innings, but England still trailed by 510 runs. Akash finished the day with figures of 2/36, while Siraj recorded 1/21.